I'm very confused.

[3KillerBs]

Yes, Light Brahmas (they aren't called "White", they're Light -- Columbian, actually, with the black collars and tails (white would be pure white)), Dark Brahmas, and Buff Brahmas (the common hatchery varieties), are all Brahmas.

But if I ordered Light I have the right to expect Light.

If I ordered Dark I have the right to expect Dark.

If I ordered Buff I have the right to expect Dark.

Unless, that is, I checked the box on the order form that allows for substitution of similar breeds (which I wouldn't in most cases). If that box was checked on your order (or if you didn't uncheck it if it's "opt-out" rather than "opt-in" for that particular hatchery), then they do have the right to substitute one kind of Brahma for another.

 

[MastrangeloFamily]

Yes, Light Brahmas (they aren't called "White", they're Light -- Columbian, actually, with the black collars and tails (white would be pure white)), Dark Brahmas, and Buff Brahmas (the common hatchery varieties), are all Brahmas.

But if I ordered Light I have the right to expect Light.

If I ordered Dark I have the right to expect Dark.

If I ordered Buff I have the right to expect Dark.

Unless, that is, I checked the box on the order form that allows for substitution of similar breeds (which I wouldn't in most cases). If that box was checked on your order (or if you didn't uncheck it if it's "opt-out" rather than "opt-in" for that particular hatchery), then they do have the right to substitute one kind of Brahma for another.

I don't think I checked that box. Or rather I don't believe murray mcmurray has one of those... . I'm not upset. Just confused.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I don't think I checked that box. Or rather I don't believe murray mcmurray has one of those... . I'm not upset. Just confused.

They don't have an option to say yes or no. I think its actually if you call in they opt you out and if you place on line you're opted in based on personal experience

 

[MastrangeloFamily]

They don't have an option to say yes or no. I think its actually if you call in they opt you out and if you place on line you're opted in based on personal experience

Oh I didn't know that. Interesting. So even though these birds are both the same age, and look so different, they are the same breed?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Oh I didn't know that. Interesting. So even though these birds are both the same age, and look so different, they are the same breed?

Not necessarily. I've had breeds substituted for things I didn't even order something similar of (bantam Columbian Wyandotte instead of bantam blue laced red Cornish comes to mind

 

[MastrangeloFamily]

Not necessarily. I've had breeds substituted for things I didn't even order something similar of (bantam Columbian Wyandotte instead of bantam blue laced red Cornish comes to mind

That's interesting. Those don't even remotely look alike. I think I will take pictures of the birds side by side, later. The Dark Brahmas have a different body shape to these other chicks. I'll compare them side by side. The dark Brahmas look more dinosaur-ish. Their wings look totally different. Smaller. Different shape. And the other chicks are the same age. 2 weeks.

 

[pony007]

I dont know about murry mcmurry stock, but i got light brahmas from Meyer hatchery last year that were dark like that too. They ended up just having a lot of black speckles through their white feathers when they feathered out. I thought it might have been an accidental light and dark brahma mix. I ordered another light brahma chick from them this year and its the typical yellow fluffy chick.

this years vs last years light brahma.

 

[MastrangeloFamily]

I dont know about murry mcmurry stock, but i got light brahmas from Meyer hatchery last year that were dark like that too. They ended up just having a lot of black speckles through their white feathers when they feathered out. I thought it might have been an accidental light and dark brahma mix. I ordered another light brahma chick from them this year and its the typical yellow fluffy chick.

this years vs last years light brahma.View attachment 2581832View attachment 2581831

Yes those look like mine!!! Do you have a picture of them feathered out?

 

[pony007]

Yep heres some pics. They're all a little different. I honestly like the speckles more than the typical white. They're easier to tell appart.

 

[MastrangeloFamily]

Yep heres some pics. They're all a little different. I honestly like the speckles more than the typical white. They're easier to tell appart.View attachment 2581849 View attachment 2581842View attachment 2581843

I'm really excited to see how mine look in the future. Thank you.